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Tips for Parents of College Students
Tips for First-Generation Students
If you’re the first person in your family to go to college—congratulations! There’s something wonderful and very special about being the first in a family to accomplish this, so be proud of…
Continue readingPlaces to Visit Near IWU
As a supportive parent, you probably enjoy visiting your student whether it is Family Weekend or not. We know you may want to take your student off campus for a meal or…
Continue readingThe ABC’s of IWU
Here at IWU we use a lot of abbreviations, so if you and your student are new to our community, you may find all of these terms confusing. Or even if your…
Continue reading6 Things Financial Aid Wants Parents to Know About the FAFSA
College is a busy time in the lives of parents and students alike, and one thing you may have on your list of things to do is the FAFSA (Free Application for…
Continue readingWinter Safety Tips for Students
In true Indiana fashion, this winter weather has changed more times than we can count. Students never know when the next snow may come. Winter is a beautiful season, but all of…
Continue readingChristmas Gift Ideas for Your College Student
Christmas will be here before we know it, and we are sure you cannot wait to have your IWU student home again! Along with this busy season comes Christmas shopping, and it…
Continue reading13 Questions to Ask Your Student Over Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break is coming up on November, 26, and your family is probably eagerly waiting to see your student again. During your visit, you may wonder how your student’s college experience has…
Continue readingFAQ for Housing Policies over Thanksgiving and Christmas Break
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and before you know it, your IWU student will have finished their first semester this year! We are sure your student is excited to take a…
Continue readingCare Package Essentials
Your IWU student is over halfway done with their fall semester this year, and they probably cannot wait to have time to rest over Thanksgiving and Christmas break! For now, they need…
Continue readingFreshman Checklist
Can you believe it? Your student is going to be a freshman in college this fall! Your student probably cannot wait to move into their residence hall in August. But, both of…
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